Metals & Macro Liquidity

More Americans now own Bitcoin than gold, highlighting a significant shift in asset preferences as Bitcoin's popularity surges. U.S. entities dominate global Bitcoin holdings, and institutional adoption is accelerating, with major firms entering the market and legislation potentially enhancing Bitcoin's legal status.

Gate News message, April 18 — U.S. stock indices closed sharply higher on April 17, with the S&P 500 rising 1.2% to 7,126.06, the Nasdaq Composite gaining 1.52% to 24,468.48, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing 1.79% to 49,447.43. The Nasdaq extended its winning streak to 13 consecutive tr

On April 17, COMEX gold futures rose by 0.85% to $4,849.40 per troy ounce, while COMEX silver futures increased by 2.82%, settling at $80.93 per troy ounce.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, XAGUSD (Silver) has surged by 4% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market activity.

Mitsui & Co. Digital Commodities has launched Zipangcoin (ZPG), representing precious metals, on Optimism's OP Mainnet, enhancing trading efficiency and accessibility for investors. This move supports the adoption of tokenized real-world assets in the digital investment landscape.

Gate News message, April 17 — Gold futures in New York broke above $4,900 per ounce during today's session, rising 1.91% intraday, according to data from Gold Ten.

Gate News message, April 17 — Spot silver extended gains intraday, rising 2% to $79.99 per ounce.

A Citi study recommends combining Bitcoin and gold in investment portfolios for improved long-term returns, noting better performance in various market conditions. Wells Fargo predicts gold could rise to $8,000 by 2027, driven by central bank concerns. Meanwhile, Bitcoin funding rates have reached lows, historically marking turning points.

Gate News message, April 17 — Spot silver rose over 1% intraday, trading at $79.20 per ounce.

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson warns of a potential collapse in U.S. Treasury demand, which could destabilize the financial system and erode confidence in the dollar, shifting investments to Bitcoin and gold. Tether may face risks as well.

Gate News message, April 17 — Spot gold (precious metal commodity traded on global markets) broke through $4,800 per ounce today, rising 0.20% intraday.

A dormant whale address became active after 2.5 months, initiating a 20x leveraged long position in precious metals by acquiring 1,663 GOLD and 43,870 SILVER tokens, totaling about $11.5 million.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, XAGUSD (Silver) has surged by 2% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market activity.

根據 The Block 報告，Hyperliquid 的 HIP-3 市場未平倉合約在4月達到23.8億美元的高點，但近期回落至21億美元。TradeXYZ 主導市場，占超過90%的份額。Hyperliquid 前十交易量主要由代幣化股票和商品期貨主導，提供24/7的交易服務，而傳統交易所無法提供此類服務。

The World Silver Institute forecasts a widening supply shortage in the silver market, projecting a 46.3 million ounce deficit by 2026. While demand for silver bars and coins will rise, other sectors will decline, leading to an overall consumption decrease. Despite near-term challenges, a positive outlook for silver remains.

China's Guotou Ruiyuan Silver Futures Fund will halt trading due to high premiums on its shares, effective until April 16, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Investors are warned of potential losses from excessive premiums. Trading may be further suspended if premium issues persist.

Gate News message, April 15 — Spot gold (London) fell below $4,800 intraday, declining 0.89% on the day.

Kevin Warsh, nominated by Trump for Federal Reserve chair, is the wealthiest candidate in recent history, with a net worth up to $209 million. His diverse investments include Silicon Valley, fintech, and AI. Despite potential conflicts, he has a modern view on digital assets.

Spot Silver reached $80 per ounce on April 15, achieving a 0.58% intraday gain, marking its highest price since March 18, according to Jin10.

Vaneck did the math to find the “real price of gold” if it were to reclaim its role as the global reserve asset, given that central banks have maintained steady demand. It estimated that each ounce of gold would be priced at $184,211 if adopted as broad money. Vaneck Puts Gold at $184K if